My ancestor, Col. Squire Boone of the 15th Arkansas Infantry, served out the remainder of the Civil War as commander of the Confederate Post at Marshall, Texas. Does you have any information on this Confederate Post--perhaps documents relating to Col. Boone, old photographs of the post, any information whatsoever would be greatly appreciated.
His brother, Crockett Boone, was also in the 15th Arkansas Regiment. It is said that in May of 1865, Crockett Boone and several other Confederate soliders went to Mexico and offered their services to Emperor Maximilian. Is there anyway to verify that story, and confirm that my ancestor did go with this group of Confederates to Mexico?
Also, after the war, Crockett Boone was made a colonel in the Texas Branch of the United Confederate Veterans by General Ross. Are there any records extant dealing with the United Confederate Veterans of Texas during that time period that might give additional information on Crockett Boone, which camp he was a member of, etc. He died in Van Horn, Texas in 1911 and is buried in Santa Anna Cemetery in Coleman County, Texas
Also, he told family members that after the war he donated his pistol and canteen he used all during the Civil war to "Blackshears." Has anyone ever heard of that? Is it a museum, historical group, etc.?
Finally, he died on Jan. 3, 1911 in Van Horn, Texas and was Any help will be greatly appreciated.